Bilingual Spanish-English musical for children and family audiences about how one girl can challenge her identity in a modern society while embracing her rich heritage. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $8-$15.

WOMEN OF IRELAND• March 21

Irish and Celtic music, song and dance presented by an all-female lineup of Irish step dancers. 8 p.m. $19-$59.

AARON MEYER• March 22

Concert rock violinist. 3 p.m. $20-$30.

“SISTER ACT”• March 26-27

Musical comedy about Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent. 7:30 p.m. $39-$99.

LET’S DANCE! PART 2• March 27-28

Central West Ballet presentation. 7 p.m. $30-$35.

WANDA SYKES• March 28

Comedian.Show contains adult themes. 8 p.m. $49-$99.

VMI ROCKS• March 29

24 Band Student Recital. 12:30 p.m. Free.

The Gallo Center for the Arts is at 1000 I St., Modesto. Box office (209) 338-2100. www.galloarts.org.

Follow-up film to John Boorman’s five-time Oscar-nominated 1987 film “Hope and Glory.”

SCIENCE ON SCREEN: “MENACING MICROBES”• March 21

Speaker Beth Vitalis, biologist presents lecture on “Protein Models Reveal Secrets.” Film “Contagion” follows lecture. 8:30 a.m. doors; 9 a.m. lecture; 10 a.m. film. Part of the Science on Screen educational series for middle, high school and college students. Free.

FILM: “CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON”• March 22

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically skilled, adolescent nobleman’s daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life. A Modesto Film Society Cinema Club presentation. 2 p.m.

FILM: “DANNY COLLINS”• March 24

Slightly dark, comedy about an aging, 1970s rock star who decides to give up his hard-living ways and change his life when his manager delivers a 40-year-old letter written to him by none other than John Lennon. Part of the New York Film Critics Series. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. film. $12.

FILM: “THE BREAKFAST CLUB”• March 26

30th anniversary of iconic portrait of the 1980s American high school life during an afternoon Saturday detention. 6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. show. $6.

FILM: “GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM”• March 27-April 3

An Israeli woman seeking to finalize her divorce from her cruel and manipulative husband finds herself effectively put on trial by her country's religiously-based marriage laws. Presented in Israeli with English subtitles.

SCIENCE ON SCREEN: “COMPUTER SIMULATION”• March 28

Speaker Vic Castillo, research engineer presents lecture on having fun with models and robots. Film “Robot and Frank” follows lecture. 8:30 a.m. doors; 9 a.m. lecture; 10 a.m. film. Part of the Science on Screen educational series for middle, high school and college students. Free.

FILM: “NATIONAL VELVET”• March 28

The tale of two determined youths and one spirited thoroughbred who join forces to obtain a seemingly impossible victory. Part of the CareMore Senior Film Series. 1:30 p.m.

The State Theatre is at 1307 J St., Modesto. Call (209) 527-4697. www.thestate.org

Mary Poppins arrives on the doorstep of the troubled Banks family and using a “practically perfect” combination of magic and common sense takes the children on a magical and memorable journey. March 5 performance features Ladies Night Out with pre-performance vendors, raffle and shopping. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday. Sierra Repertory East Sonora Theatre, 13891 Mono Way. $18-$35. (209) 532-3120.

Original sketch comedy with wife and husband team presented by The Department of Theatre, CSU Stanislaus School of Arts. 8 p.m. CSU Stanislaus, Studio Theatre, One University Circle, Turlock. $12 general; $10 students and seniors. (209) 667-3958.

Sponsored by the CSU, Stanislaus, College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to celebrate the creative work of women in the arts. Daytime events free. Concert tickets $8-$12. Various Locations. (209) 667-3958.

All interested in camellias and seeking to learn about camellia culture are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Some meeting topics this season will include: bugs, square gardening, herbs and water gardens. 1:30 p.m. Second Sundays. One Church Bethel Campus Free. (209) 522-0147 or (209) 576-0831.

WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP• Ongoing

Support group for those either writing for themselves or for publication. 5:30-7 p.m. Merced Multicultural Arts Center, 645 W. Main St. Free.

Community work day to clear brush and plant willow and other riparian plants. Participants should bring reusable water bottle and work gloves. Rain cancels event. 9 a.m.-noon. Dos Rios Ranch, 3559 Shiloh Road. Free. (209) 236-0330.

GROUNDWATER FORUM• March 21

“Groundwater in San Joaquin County: Challenges to Managing a Vital and Threatened Resource.” program presented by the League of Women Voters of San Joaquin County. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. O’Connor Woods, West Hall, 3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton. Free. (209) 642-5105.

Tuolumne Group of the Sierra Club presents a program with Katherine Joye who will discuss day hikes along the Highway 108 corridor and will offer sales and book signings. 7 p.m. Tuolumne Utilities District office, board room, 18885 Nugget Road, Sonora. Free. (209) 480-6194.

GOLD DISCOVERY CELEBRATION• March 27

The town of Columbia celebrates the 165th anniversary or the discovery of gold. Cake and punch, speeches and costumed docents. noon. Columbia State Historical Park, 11255 Jackson St., Columbia. Free. (209) 588-9128.